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When Tom McDonnell opened his non-profit Literary Arts Center in 2008—now known as Dog Ears Bookstore—many people told him he was out of his mind. He wanted to impart a love of books into the community to help people become lifelong readers. Fourteen years later, here’s what he has accomplished. Not only has he created … Read more
Whether you’re a lover of great classic science fiction by authors like Arthur C. Clarke and Frank Herbert, enjoy newer books by the likes of John Scalzi and Mary Robinette Kowal, or want to face familiar characters from movie and TV tie-ins, science fiction has something for everyone. Yes, you could buy your sci-fi from … Read more
Did you know a bookstore can lead to radical and attainable social reform? This bookstore stands on the side of a cobblestone New York City street. Seemingly lost to time, you may feel like you’ve traveled back a few decades. However, Housing Works is actually moving the city forward and bringing healthcare for all along with … Read more
If indie book shops are your favorite places to spend time, look no further than Ohio. When we say ‘indie,’ we mean small and alternative or non-mainstream. An indie bookshop is probably not a chain store. It doesn’t have to have a sofa and a cat, and it doesn’t have to sell new books. It … Read more
The original Shakespeare and Company was founded in 1919 a year after the end of World War I by Sylvia Beach in Paris, France. The original bookshop welcomed various famous authors of their day, including Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, and James Joyce. The bookshop became a meeting place for authors of various backgrounds, including many French … Read more
I previously created a blog post that was centered around bookshops within the United States. This topic was so exciting to write about, that I felt we must branch out to our neighbors in the Great White North. This country has always been a love of mine, and I dream of visiting one day. If … Read more
What is more Gatsby than drinking in a room full of books? While many bookshops are home to a cafe, some offer beer, cider, and wine to sip while browsing through bookshelves. This mixture makes the perfect cocktail for your “third space.” A third space is a place that is not your home or workplace … Read more
Hidden among the streets of Davenport, Iowa, lays a rather large independent book shop, Source Book Store. Even from the front window, the shop boasts a large collection of used books, DVDs, CDs, and even records and VHS tapes. Truly, the store is right out of the ’80s. The Experience Upon entering the store, it … Read more
